Vanille Violette by Les Senteurs Gourmandes | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Vanille Violette smell like?
Vanille Violette is a study in texture, balancing a soft, cosmetic powderiness with the warmth of a traditional gourmand. The experience begins with a bright, citrusy flash of bergamot paired with the...
The fragrance is widely regarded as a versatile daily scent, particularly favored for transitional seasons like fall and spring when the cool air helps project its powdery floral notes.
Community feedback suggests that while the opening is bright and aromatic due to the bergamot, the longevity is moderate, requiring occasional reapplication for those who prefer a scent that lasts through an entire workday.
Users often categorize this as a "work-safe" or "leisure" fragrance because its sillage is noticeable but not overwhelming, making it appropriate for office environments or casual weekend outings.
While the scent is decidedly sweet and gourmand-leaning, enthusiasts note a synthetic edge that gives it a clean, modern feel rather than a photorealistic bakery or flower garden aroma.
There is a consensus that this is a more mature and elegant take on the vanilla genre, distancing itself from the typical "sugar-bomb" scents by focusing on the classic pairing of violet and musk.
